SCHOLASTICA
February 2011
A
FEW
FROM
INSIDE
THIS
ISSUE:
List of Honor Societies and
2
Advisors
Spring 2011 Honors Events
3
December 2010 Event Reviews
4
Student Showcase
6
Honors Research Grant
7
Recipients
Volume 13, Issue 4
WORDS
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF,
Welcome back Honors College students! I hope
everyone had a great winter
break and you are anxious for
the Spring semester to begin.
I would also like to
personally welcome back Dr.
Benton who was on sabbatical
last semester. The Honors
office staff and I greatly
missed her and are excited to
have her return.
Depending on where
you live, I am sure many of
you are familiar with the snow
and having to shovel it during
CHRISTOPHER
winter break. My town accumulated 30 inches during one
of the storms and I know in
some locations you probably
had even more.
After having all of
that snow, and already a University closing in the first
week back, I cannot wait for
the warmer weather that the
Spring semester eventually
brings.
Although I am looking forward to those warmer
days, that also means my last
semester at Pace will be end-
My Time in Peru
8
True Love with a Price Tag
9
The History of Valentine’s Day
10
DR.
Where Are They Now?
11
Dear Honors College students,
I am back from my
six-month sabbatical and delighted to resume working with
you all! My thanks go to Dr.
Joseph Morreale, Acting DirecSaint Basil’s tor in my absence, for making
it possible for me to take this
Cathedral
sabbatical.
Pace University professors may apply
for a sabbatical every six years in order to undertake a specific academic project. The sabbatical may be one or two semesters in length.
During my sabbatical fall 2010, I completed work for the fourth edition of ARTS
AND CULTURE—the first volume was just
published by Prentice Hall/Pearson, and the
second volume and the combined edition are
soon to follow. Additionally, I completed the
draft of the fourteen chapters of a new book,
HANDBOOK FOR THE HUMANITIES,
which will also be published by Prentice Hall.
My co-author for both titles is Dr. Robert DiYanni, a former Pace professor, now at New
York University.
As I do each semester, I presented a
subscription lecture series at the Metropolitan
Museum of Art. The six PowerPoint lectures
Past Scholastica Editor,
Maria Tomassi
Gentle Reminders
12
PACE UNIVERSITY
PLEASANTVILLE, NY
> Janetta Rebold Benton, Ph.D
Director of Honors College,
Pleasantville
> Christopher Walther, M.S.
Senior Honors Advisor
> Christopher Uhlick
Editor-in-Chief
BENTON
RETURNS
FROM
UHLICK
ing. It will be sad
to leave the place
that has been my
home for the past
five years, but I
know I have exciting experiences
ahead of me.
I am sure everyone is
happy to be back and is looking forward to the events that
the Honors College will be
having this semester. I hope to
see you at them and around
campus. Best of luck this semester!
SABBATICAL!
dealt with the art of the 19th century worldwide. And I am going to brag and tell you that
standing-room-only tickets were sold for an
auditorium that seats 708 people.
In regard to art worldwide, during my
sabbatical I traveled, researched, and photographed for two weeks in Russia, where the
many colorful domes of Saint Basil’s Cathedral
in Red Square, Moscow, are an extraordinary
sight. Another trip took me to Portugal, southern Spain, and Morocco to see Islamic architecture and an amazing maze of narrow winding
streets in Fes—shared with donkeys. A third
trip was to India where I, like so many people
before me, marveled at the exquisite white marble Taj Mahal. And I rode an elephant! My
final trip was to see some of the marvels of our
own country in the west—the early homes built
into the cliffs at Mesa Verde, Colorado, are
testimonies to human determination.
I wish each of you a wonderful spring
semester, filled with excitement, adventure, and new
experiences and ideas!
--Dr. Benton
Taj Mahal
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SCHOLASTICA
HONOR
A
SOCIETIES
COMPREHENSIVE
LIST
OF
HONOR
SOCIETIES
AT
PACE
UNIVERSITY
Many of the honor societies listed below meet the high standards of the Association of College Honor Societies, bestowing honor, recognition, and lifetime distinction. Each of these organizations currently has an active chapter at Pace University.
We encourage everyone to join an honor society in their field of interest and, if that honor society does not yet exist at Pace, make it come
into existence! You, as students, do have the power to start a national honor society at your university by talking to your professors and advisors.
Imagine writing on your resume that you were the founder of your honor society—that would surely impress employers and graduate schools!
Honor Society
Alpha Chi
Alpha Delta Sigma
Alpha Iota Delta
Alpha Phi Sigma
Beta Alpha Psi
Beta Beta Beta
Beta Gamma Sigma
Dyson Society of Fellows
Gamma Kappa Alpha
Golden Key
Kappa Mu Epsilon
Lambda Pi Eta
Lambda Sigma
Omicron Delta Epsilon
Phi Alpha Theta
Phi Sigma Iota
Pi Gamma Mu
Pi Lambda Theta
Psi Chi
Sigma Iota Epsilon
Sigma Tau Delta
Sigma Theta Tau
Sigma Xi
Upsilon Pi Epsilon
READY
TO
Field
All academic fields
Business
Business/Decision sciences
Criminal justice
Business
Biology
Business
All academic fields
Italian
All academic fields
Mathematics
Communications
Second-year students
Economics
History
Foreign languages
Social sciences
Education
Psychology
Management
English
Nursing
Scientific research
Computing sciences
Advisor
Dr. Carl Malinowski
Dr. Paul Kurnit
Dr. Chu-Hua Kuei
Dr. Margret FitzGerald
Dr. Charles Tang
Dr. John Horne
Dr. Kathy Winsted
Dr. Adelia Williams
Prof. Aldo Belardo
Prof. Christopher Walther
Dr. Lisa Fastenberg
Dr. Michelle Pulaski
Ms Allyson King
Dr. Andrew Kliman
Dr. Marilyn Weigold
Prof. Martha Rubi
Dr. Gregory Julian
Dr. Anna Fishman
Dr. Paul Griffin
Dr. Noushi Rahman
Dr. Bette Kirschstein
Dr. Gerrie Colombraro
Dr. Charlene Hoegler
Prof. Andreea Cotoranu
Phone Number
(914) 773-3969
(212) 618-6477
(212) 346-1873
(914) 773-3950
(212) 618-6430
(914) 773-3513
(914) 773-3905
(914) 773-3306
(914) 773-3818
(914) 773-3961
(914) 773-3657
(914) 773-3529
(914) 773-3847
(914) 773-3968
(914) 773-3672
(914) 773-3785
(914) 773-3959
(914) 773-3880
(914) 773-3647
(212) 618-6446
(914) 773-3586
(914) 773-3498
(914) 773-3698
(914) 773-3193
HELP
PLEASANTVILLE
ACADEMIC
ADVISORS
PROGRAM/SCHOOL
ADVISOR NAME
PHONE (914) 773-
E-mail @pace.edu
LOCATION
Academic Resources
(for help in selecting your major)
Allyson King
3847
AKing
Mortola, 3rd floor
Challenge to Achievement at Pace
Michael Gillen
3666
MGillen
Mortola, 3rd floor
Challenge to Achievement at Pace
Lesa Rader
3224
LRader
Mortola, 3rd floor
Dyson College of Arts and Scienes
Elizabeth Tesoriero
3538
ETesoriero
Choate House, 206
Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Heather Calchera
3924
HCalchera
Choate House, 203
Lienhard School of Nursing
Tiffany Russell
3347
TRussell
Lienhard, 3rd floor
Lubin School of Business
Eileen Murphy
3660
EMurphy
Goldstein, 1st floor
Lubin School of Business
Julianna Piscani
3794
JPiscani
Goldstein, 1st floor
Pforzheimer Honors College
Christopher Walther
3961
CWalther
Mortola, 3rd floor
School of Education
John DiNatale
3751
JDiNatale
Buchsbaum
Seidenberg School of Computer Science and
Information Systems
Tricia Brogan
3527
PBrogan
Goldstein, 3rd floor
Seidenberg School of Computer Science and
Information Systems
Bernice Houle
3592
BHoule
Goldstein, 3rd floor
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SPRING
VOLUME
2011
HONORS
Each semester, the Honors College holds events on
and off campus. Honors College students are required
to attend a minimum of two Honors College events
each semester. For events requiring reservations,
please call Prof. Christopher Walther at (914) 7733961 or e-mail him at [email protected].
The Volunteer Center of United Way
and Food Bank for Westchester Presentation
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
6:00-7:00pm
*Snacks will be served*
Butcher Suite, Kessel Student Center
Come listen to two important non-profit organizations
housed in Westchester County. The Volunteer Center
is the central place for volunteers in Westchester
county, and where non-profit organizations and businesses come for training and support in creating effective volunteer programs. Food Bank for Westchester is the supply and support center for approximately 200 frontline hunger-relief agencies throughout the county.
Co-sponsored with Golden Key International Honor
Society.
The American Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals (ASPCA) Presentation: Animals and You
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
12:20-1:15pm
Butcher Suite, Kessel Student Center
The ASPCA was founded in 1866 as the first humane
organization in the Western Hemisphere. It was established to alleviate the injustice and cruelty animals
faced then-- and continue to experience today.
Whether it is saving a pet who has been accidentally
poisoned, fighting to pass humane laws, rescuing
animals from abuse, or sharing resources with shelters
across the country, the ASPCA works toward the day
when no animal will live in pain or fear. Allison
Zaccone Senior Manager of Media and Communications and an Honors College graduate of 2005, will
speak about the importance of the ASPCA in today’s
world.
Honors Open Meeting: Guest
Speaker Dr. Mary Margaret Minnis
Monday, March 7, 2011
12:20-1:15pm
*Various flavors of ice cream and toppings will be served*
Butcher Suite, Kessel Student Center
Come share your ideas for future Honors events and
courses with Dr. Benton and fellow Honors students.
Trip to Broadway Play:
The Addams Family
Friday, March 25, 2011
Manhattan, NY
*Reservations required*
Come join the Honors College as we
travel into Manhattan to see the
world-renowned Broadway play, The Addams
Family. Students will pay $40, which is half the ticket
price, to make their reservation. We will catch the
5:45pm Metro-North train from Pleasantville. Students pay for their own train ticket ($18.00 round
trip). The play begins at 8:00pm.
13,
ISSUE
4
EVENTS
Honors Writing Competition
Entries must be submitted to the
Honors Office on the 3rd floor of
Mortola Library by Monday,
March 30, 2011.
Pilates Workshop
Thursday, April 21, 2010
4:00pm
*Reservations required*
Aerobics Room, Goldestein
Fitness Center
Enter by writing an essay or poem
(may include artwork) explaining:
“How has being a member of the Honors College
improved you as a person?” The essay should be
approximately 500 words! Prize: $100 American
Express Gift Card and your work will be published in
Scholastica!
Please contact [email protected] if you have any
questions.
Pilates improves mental and
physical well-being, increases flexibility, and
strengthens muscles through controlled movements
done as mat exercises or with equipment to tone and
strengthen the body. Relax all of your pre-final stress
and anxiety by attending a Pilates workshop with
Prof. Laurice Nemetz. Please wear comfortable
clothing.
Honors Cooking Class at
Don Coqui
Saturday, April 2, 2011
New Rochelle, NY
*Reservations required*
Volunteering at Food Bank
for Westchester
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Millwood, NY
*Reservations required*
Experience a cooking class at Don
Coqui and Chef Works. Classes
begin with an introduction from the chef and an explanation of the foods you will prepare that evening. Then get ready to roll up your sleeves, put on
your apron, and start cooking! Once the meal is
prepared, everyone sits down family style and enjoys
the result of their efforts.
Students will pay $10 to make their reservation. The
Pace bus will leave Miller Hall at 5:00pm and should
return to campus by 10:00pm.
Food Bank for Westchester is
the supply and support center
for approximately 200 frontline hunger-relief agencies throughout the county. They collect, warehouse,
and distribute six million pounds of food each year,
and provide 95% of all the food that front-line food
pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, child and adult daycare and residential centers, and other hunger-relief
programs throughout Westchester County use to feed
our hungry neighbors. We will help organize their
warehouse and load trucks with supplies. The Pace
bus will leave Miller Hall at 9:15am and should return to campus by 12:30pm.
A New Millennium: Children in
Africa Hunger Banquet
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
6:00-8:00pm
Gottesman Room, Kessel Student
Center
Join us for our hunger banquet as we
learn about the effects of poverty and
hunger on the children in Africa from the United
Nations Millennium Development Project.
Tickets may be purchased through the Pforzheimer
Honors College for $6. All proceeds will be donated
to the US Fund for UNICEF.
Co-sponsored with PSY 233: Psychology of Civic
Engagement and Golden Key International Honor
Society.
Honors Easter Egg Hunt with the
Pleasantville Cottage School
Children
Sunday, April 17, 2011
11:00-1:00pm
*Reservations required*
Gottesman Room, Kessel Student
Center
Join children from the Pleasantville Cottage School as
we enjoy an afternoon of dying Easter eggs and an
Easter Egg hunt on the Choate House lawn.
Co-sponsored with Golden Key International Honor
Society.
Honors Independent
Research Conference
Thursday, May 5, 2011
6:00 - 8:00pm
*Pizza will be served*
Conference Rooms A/B and C/D,
Kessel Student Center
Come listen to fellow Honors College students speak eloquently about
the results of their Independent Research.
If you are interested in presenting a paper or project,
please contact the Honors Office at (914)773-3848 or
e-mail [email protected].
Co-sponsored with Golden Key International Honor
Society.
Honors Awards Dinner
Monday, May 16, 2011
6:00-8:00pm
*Dinner will be served*
Gottesman Room, Kessel Student
Center
Graduating seniors will receive their
Honors medallions (to be worn at graduation) and
their Honors College certificates.
This event is open only to graduating seniors of the
Pforzheimer Honors College and each senior may
invite two guests.
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SCHOLASTICA
WRAPPING
BY
ROBERT
GIFTS
FOR
UNDERPRIVILEGED
With the end of the semester
rapidly approaching, Honors College
students suspended their busy schedules
of finals and assignments to give back at
what has become a traditional event of
the Pforzheimer Honors College. On
Tuesday, November 30, in Wilcox Gym,
dozens of Honor students spread their
holiday cheer for gift wrapping. The
gifts were not for close friends or
family, but for children living at the
Pleasantville Cottage School and the
Ms Candida Fitts
Children’s Village. This event is always
expressing her thanks. highly attended by Honors students.
I initially attended this event
three years ago during my first year at Pace and the festive
environment was once again as lively as ever. After everyone had
their fill of pizza and soda, the event started when Acting
Director Dr. Joseph Morreale thanked everyone for their
attendance and for reaching out to others in the Westchester
community. Ms Candida Fitts, the Director of Volunteers at the
Children’s Village, spoke next. Ms. Fitts brought along her
therapy dog Savannah, who has accompanied her in years past at
the gift wrapping event.
The Children’s Village is an organization which is
guided by its mission statement: “To work in partnership with
DECORATING
BY
ANDREW
CHILDREN
HAMILTON
THE
PLEASANTVILLE
families to help society’s most vulnerable children so that they
become educationally proficient, economically productive, and
socially responsible members of their communities.” It is a great
opportunity for the Honors College to help the Children’s Village
in meeting this goal.
With all of the introductions made, it was time to let the
main portion of the event commence. Over one-hundred presents
were lined up along the front of the gym. Groups of people
relayed presents to their respective tables and started an assembly
line of compassion. Some students stuck to wrapping while
others wrote cards offering their warm words about the holiday
and the coming New Year.
As the event
progressed, the pile of
gifts fell and in its place
an arrangement of
colorful paper and bows
replaced it. The event
overall had an enormous
turnout of students and
was a reminder for many
that with the holidays
soon approaching, now is
A look at some of the many Honors
an important time to
College students who enjoyed wrapping
consider others who are in
gifts.
need.
COTTAGE
SCHOOL
MADIGAN
On Saturday, December 4,
2010, Honors students participated
in the Honors event “Decorating the
Pleasantville Cottage School for the
Holidays.” The spreading of holiday
cheer began at 11am and lasted for
about two hours.
Upon entering the Cottage
School, I was not sure how to react.
The group of thirty Honors students
was piled into a small room in the
An Honors College student
director’s cabin and received a
and some children decorating
humbling
speech from Ms Phina
the hallway with wrapping
Geiger, Director of Volunteers at
paper.
the Pleasantville Cottage School.
She discussed the children we were about to meet and the array
of circumstances and life challenges that they have faced. She
warned us that some of these children had come from difficult
backgrounds and may react differently to the group being there.
In partial shock, and with some nervousness, I listened as
Prof. Christopher Walther split us up into four groups. I was put
into the group that went to one of the young boys’ cottages. We
walked down the path to the set-back cabin and my previous
anxiousness began to change to excitement when I saw some of
the children sticking their heads out the door.
“They’re here !” one shouted in excitement as he spotted
us walking up the path. From then on I knew it was going to be a
fun two hours. As soon as we walked in, we quickly began
decorating.
“Let’s make stockings !” Prof. Walther belted. We all sat
around the table and began to make stockings and paint toy
soldiers. When we finished with the “little” projects, we decided
to decorate the rest of the cottage. We put bows on the walls, and
covered the doors with red and green wrapping paper. It was an
absolute blast! Another student and I even built a fireplace out of
construction paper-where the kids could hang
their newly-made
stockings.
Overall the event
was a great success and
really a wonderful thing
to do during the holidays.
I highly recommend this
event next year for
everyone. It was eye
opening, fun, and
rewarding all bundled into
Honors students with Prof. Walther
the same little house,
inside one of the decorated cottages.
literally.
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HONORS
BY
VOLUME
YOGA
JOSEPH
13,
ISSUE
4
WORKSHOP
GRABOFF
Honors yoga
has become a kind of
tradition for me. Yes, I
know I am a rather
large man, and yes, I
know I have a hard time
even touching my toes,
but something about
yoga is just so relaxing.
The event was
held on Thursday,
Honors College students stretching out and
December 9, 2010. It
getting loose.
began with taking shoes
and socks off and
grabbing a yoga mat, foam block, and a rope. Right before we
started, two students from the media department came in with
cameras. They were going to film us and take pictures for a film
project to recruit new Honors College students. This definitely
made some people in the class a bit uncomfortable at first,
including me. It was interesting though, because as the class
went on, and I became more and more relaxed, the two film
students just faded away.
It was intriguing for me to watch some of the other
students: a couple of them were very talented and definitely had
some experience with yoga. No matter if you are a beginner or
an expert, I think I speak for everyone who attended when I say it
was fun and relaxing. That is part of the reason why I attend year
after year. With the crazy stress created by finals and essays this
time during the semester, it is great to take an hour to relax
through working with yoga.
For anyone that has experienced yoga in the past, it is a
good combination of stretching, muscle endurance, and
meditation. It is not easy, but it should never be painful. Overall
the class was a success, nobody got hurt, and everyone seemed
happy and less stressed. We ended with a few minutes of silence
and deep reflection. Once we finished with that we all cleaned
up, put our shoes back on, and went back to our day.
The instructor
for the class was Prof.
Laurice Nemetz who
is a certified and
registered experienced
highly yoga teacher, a
board-certified dance/
movement therapist, a
licensed creative arts
therapist and current
co-President of the
YTA (Yoga Teachers’
Honors College students are seen testing
Association).
their flexibility.
Honors College Writing Competition
1st Prize: $100
American Express
Gift Card!
Enter by writing an essay or poem (may include artwork) explaining:
“How has being a member of the Honors College improved you as a person?”
Essay must be approximately 500 words!
Have your work
published in
Scholastica!
Entries must be submitted to the Honors College Office
on the 3rd floor of Mortola Library
by Monday, March 30, 2011.
Please contact Prof. Christopher Walther at
[email protected] if you have any questions.
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SCHOLASTICA
STUDENT
BY
SHOWCASE
CHRISTOPHER
UHLICK
The purpose of the Student Showcase is to let Honors students know about fellow Honors College students who demonstrate leadership both at Pace University and in
the real world. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else for a Student Showcase, please e-mail Prof. Christopher Walther at [email protected] with
an e-mail address and telephone number for yourself or the person you are nominating. Please state why this person should be showcased.
Callie Grace
The Honors College is full of
students who star in the classroom as well
as athletics. One of the most exceptional
is Callie Grace. This senior from Dalton,
Massachusetts, has been a successful
member of the Pace swim team while
achieving scholastic excellence.
Currently busy with her swimming season, Callie and her teammates
are putting together quite the record. She
will be competing in the championships
coming up soon and is planning to take
home some medals. Last year, Callie
placed in the top three in both the 100
breaststroke and the 100 freestyle, earnCallie excels in
ing two medals. She intends to place
everything: academics, even higher this year!
swimming, and in the
When not competing herself,
community.
Callie finds ways to remain at the pool by
lifeguarding on campus. She also gives swimming lessons and is
a coach for a club team that uses the facilities here at Pace.
When not at the pool, Callie achieves exemplary marks
in the classroom. The Applied Psychology major not only exe-
Vincent Birkenmeyer
It is difficult not to know who Vincent Birkenmeyer is
considering everything he has done at Pace, but just in case, it is
time to learn about the Poughkeepsie, New York, native.
Since day one of his arrival at Pace, Vinnie demonstrated his desire to become an instrumental part of the Pace community, and since then has done just that. From his immediate
beginnings as a member of Hall Council to becoming Student
Association President for this year, Vinnie is readily recognized
and highly respected among his peers.
In between his first year and now, Vinnie has accumulated an impressive resume including practically everything there
is to do here at Pace. This born leader was a Resident Assistant,
an Orientation Leader, a Peer Leader and Student Coordinator for
UNV 101, President of Lambda Sigma National Honor Society,
President of Gamma Sigma Alpha National Academic Greek
Honor Society, President of Alpha Phi Delta National Fraternity,
and the Treasurer of Alpha Chi National Honor Society. As impressive as that list is, it is only the short version of the many
things that Vinnie has done here at Pace.
The diversity that Pace offers and the campus life it promotes are reasons that persuaded Vinnie to attend. When visiting
the Univerisity, Vinnie states, “I loved the campus and the fact
that you could live on Pleasantville and still take classes in the
cutes her skills in school and in the water, but applies her knowledge to help younger children through her internship. Callie is
currently interning with Gang Prevention Services under the
Family Services of Westchester, which is an affiliate to Big
Brothers Big Sisters. Callie helps partner children with members
of the community to help guide them.
Given her passion for helping children, it is no surprise
that her favorite aspect of the Honors College is the community
service opportunities it provides to its students. Every year Callie
looks forward to the Wrapping Gifts for Underprivileged Children event during the holiday season.
The Honors College holds a special place in Callie’s
memories of Pace. When asked about her greatest accomplishment at Pace, Callie says, “Being accepted into the Honors College my first semester.” This achievement recognized Callie’s
abilities in the classroom and meant a great deal to her.
Callie intends to attend graduate school to earn a MS in
Counseling, hopefully at East Carolina University. After that,
she hopes to begin a career as a middle school guidance counselor.
Callie encourages students to obtain internships and
seek jobs, especially on campus. She says, “Without having my
job and internship, I would not be in the position I am today.”
Callie’s future is bright and she is sure to achieve great things
considering her dedication to everything that she does.
city.”
Vinnie’s success in the classroom garnered him admittance into the
Honors College after his first year and
has enhanced his college experience as
well. The History major enjoys the small
classes and their interesting topics. His
favorite course was the INT 198E Economic, Political, and Social Dimensions
of Immigration.
Given all of Vinnie’s success,
one would think that he comes from a
long line of family members who have
done the same. The reality is that Vinnie
is the first of his family to attend a fourVinnie’s leadership and
involvement have
year college. He considers this, along
earned the respect of the
with making his family proud, to be his
entire Pace community.
greatest accomplishment.
Vinnie says his best experience
at Pace has been through pledging Alpha Phi Delta and getting
involved in Student Government. He highly recommends these
avenues for other students who seek to make a difference at Pace.
Vinnie will pursue his Masters in Public Administration
at Pace and plans to attend Law School in the future. Among his
dreams for the future is to work for the United Nations.
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VOLUME
STUDENTS
USING
THE
HONORS
13,
ISSUE
RESEARCH
4
GRANT
Students in the Honors College are encouraged to apply for the Honors College $1,000 Research Grant to conduct their own research projects and to
present the results at the Honors Independent Research Conference held every spring. This year, the conference will be 6:00-8:00pm on Thursday, May
5, 2011. Here are some of the exciting research projects that students in the Honors College are working on right now.
The Cultural Effects on Distinctions in Diagnosis
and Treatment of Mental Illnesses
Marketable Differences: Analysis of Disparity
between American and Local Barbados Rum
Marketing
Olivia Drabczyk
Patrick Finnegan
This research project will study the treatments applied to mental health patients in the United
States and in Nepal. The project will be specifically
concerned with children ranging from 5 to 16 years old,
who are living in orphanages or comparable institutions, and who have been diagnosed as having one or more mental illnesses.
I have been placed as a volunteer for Hope and Home, a local organization in Nepal. Hope and Home is a non-governmental, travel, and volunteer
program that was created to address the educational and health needs of the Nepalese people. This placement will enable me to observe local and national standards of mental health treatment, and attitudes toward mental illness in general.
Upon returning to the United States, I will spend a minimum of three
months in a volunteer placement in the Foundling Hospital in Manhattan, an
institution comparable, in terms of patient population and treatment focus, to that
of the Nepalese institution. The Foundling Hospital addresses the needs of abandoned and at risk children, youth, and adults.
The research will provide insight to significant differences in diagnosis
and treatment between the two placements. It is intended to inform the profession
of mental health counseling and care of these significant distinctions, with the
hope that a greater global understanding and knowledge of mental illness will
alleviate problems in treatment and care that are directly associated with cultural
clashes.
Olivia will be working with Dr. Marie Werner.
Develop an Undergraduate Level Course Tentativley
Titled “Fundamental Concepts in Physics”
Erik Nykwest
This research project is intended to develop a
course covering fundamental concepts in major areas of
classical and modern physics, including Newtonian Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics, Special Relativity, General Relativity, Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, Elementary Particle Physics, Astrophysics, and
Cosmology.
The course will be based on a historical development of the subjects. I
also plan to incorporate lab-based and computer-based experiments for each topic.
The main purpose of the course is to introduce students to, and inspire interest in,
the science of physics.
The course assumes only a basic level of background in mathematics,
comparable to what is usual in high school. At the present stage, the course is
intended for first- and second-year students in the Honors College, although it
should be accessible to students at all levels.
Erik will be working with Dr. Mohsen Shiri-Garakani.
This research project will study the differences
in marketing campaigns for rum in the United States and in
Barbados. Rum is prominent in both countries and their
respected cultures. Rum is Barbados’s top export and is
home to hundreds of local styles. The United States has multiple types of rum,
but the market is mainly controlled by three or four brands.
I will analyze the differences in economies, demographics, advertising, ages, and target audience, which will provide valuable information. Expert
opinions on product advertisement in the United States and Barbados will also be
assessed.
Primary data will be analyzed through a survey that will be handed
out amongst people 21 years of age and older. I will conduct interviews with
marketing director of Pernod Ricard USA located in White Plains, New York, as
well as the executives at the Mt. Gay Rum facilities in Barbados.
My research will provide me with the information necessary to report
on the various differences between United States and Barbados rum marketing
campaigns.
Patrick will be working with Professor Carl Malinowski.
Cultural Differences in Compassionate Love
Christopher Uhlick
This research project involves a study of compassionate love. According to psychologist Elaine Hatfield,
compassionate love is characterized by mutual respect,
attachment, affection, and trust. Research has demonstrated
the elements of free choice for the other person, cognitive
understanding of the situation, understanding of the self,
openness and receptivity, and response of the heart must be present. Compassionate love also focuses on the good of the other person, resulting in the concept
of altruism.
Many studies have examined the differences in cultures, especially in
regard to values such as autonomy or relatedness. Results have shown that,
based on the culture of the country, and whether it is collective or individualistic,
certain values rank higher than others.
Through my work with Dr. Robak, I intend to analyze the importance
of compassionate love among people in the United States and in Barbados. The
Bajan culture, unlike the fast-paced lifestyle in the U.S., is quite relaxed. By
conducting surveys of college students in both the United States and the Caribbean, I plan to discover the significance of, and differences in, compassionate
love across cultures.
Christopher will be working with Dr. Ross Robak and Prof.
Christopher Walther.
Film Editing: An Invisible Art
Jessica Wade
The most crucial step in the production of a film, television show, or commercial is editing because it is the process that brings
together the different shots that create a story. This research project will focus on film editing and how this invisible art has a profound effect
on viewers. I will study three prominent film editors and how their ways of cutting are evident throughout all of their genres of film work:
action, adventure, drama, and comedy. Through the study of these editors and their styles, I will acquire knowledge that will help me develop
my own editing style.
I am registered to attend Maine Media’s weeklong workshop on editing with Final Cut Pro, one of the most preferred software
choices for professional editors. This workshop will teach me about the art of editing, as well as the editor’s job of combining pictures, words, and music into a cohesive and engaging film.
Jessica will be working with Professor Robert Klaeger.
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SCHOLASTICA
MY
TIME
BY
HANNAH
IN
PERU
TALL
The
aircraft came to a
screeching halt
as we landed in
Lima, Peru. After ten hours in
flight, I was anxious to finally
arrive, and see if
the country I
witnessed on
television was
real. As soon as I
Hannah exploring nearby locations.
set foot in the
terminal, I was
met with a jolt of nervousness as I realized that the goal I had of
studying abroad was finally a reality, and there was no turning
back.
My decision to study abroad was one that shocked many
family members and friends. They did not understand how I had
the courage to just pick up and leave all things familiar for six
months. I never really thought about how much I was leaving
behind to go abroad; all I could think about was the world of possibilities that awaited me.
Of all places, I decided to study in Peru because there is
so much to learn and explore within the country that it intrigued
me. I studied abroad through a third-party provider, which meant
that I was enrolled in a program that was not affiliated with Pace.
During my stay, I had the privilege of staying with a host family.
From day one, my host family treated me like their daughter,
which made it much easier for me to adjust during my first few
days, since they were really supportive and helpful. They were
really patient with the fact that I was not a proficient Spanish
speaker, and the conversations I had with
them were what
helped raise my confidence about being
surrounded by and
speaking the language on a daily basis.
My
university experience
was extremely different from a normal
semester at Pace. I
attended Universidad
San Ignacio de
Loyola in the La
Molina district of
Lima. I took three
Hannah enjoying a breathtaking view at
Psychology classes
Machu Picchu.
and a Spanish course.
While my course listings stated that these courses were lecturestyle classes, I found that they were more interactive than other
courses I have taken in the States. All of my classes had a lot of
group discussions and were more focused on exchanging ideas
and opinions than on each student making an individual effort to
get their grade. Cooperation was something very important, and I
came to realize that there were cultural reasons behind that. In my
host family, and through other interactions with Peruvians, I realized that being able to work with and understand others was very
important and valuable in everyday life. This was important for
me to learn because as Americans we sometimes tend to get so
caught up in our own desires and aspirations that we forget how
others around us can contribute to and/or are affected by what we
do.
As a part of my program, we also had the opportunity to
go on excursions to explore what Peru had to offer outside of its
capital city. I had the chance to spend a weekend in Iquitos, the
Amazon jungle, visit Machu Picchu, go sand boarding in Ica,
take a hike to a glacier in Junín, and visit a floating island on
Lake Titicaca. I have seen some of the most beautiful sceneries,
landscapes, and people and it is something I will long hold near
and dear to my heart. When I say that I have seen beautiful people I do not mean just physically, but having an amazing spirit
that was just so genuine and warm.
When people ask me what I enjoyed most about my
experience abroad, I would have to say that it was the people I
met. Being able to hear people’s stories is something that fascinates me. How many people can say that they learned something
new about history from people who actually lived through it?
Traveling abroad to Peru was both humbling and enriching, and I
would encourage everyone to take advantage of the opportunity
to go abroad at some point during their time at Pace. No matter
how long the trip may be, it is the experience of getting out of
your comfort zone and experiencing something new that makes
the difference in how you view the world and the amazing groups
of people that inhabit it.
Hannah with her warm, welcoming host family.
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TRUE
BY
VOLUME
LOVE
DIANA
WITH
A
PRICE
13,
ISSUE
4
TAG
CAVALLO
responsibility to give his sweetheart flowers and pay special attention to the color and type because they convey different messages. Egypt also caught hold of the holiday’s flower-power, with
India close behind, raking in nearly $2 million in flower orders
on February 14th, 2006.
It is not a surprise that Italy celebrates Valentine’s Day
with irresistibly decadent chocolate gifts, especially the Baci Perugina or “Kisses.” The chocolate covered hazelnuts have romantic quotes printed inside the iconic blue wrappers. Korea also
recognizes the significance of chocolate, but only women give
the gift of chocolates on this day. The March 14th holiday of
“White Day,” is when men return these sugary gifts.
While much of the world is caught up in the tangible
meaning of the holiday, countries that escape these trends and
preserve sentimental traditions are Scotland and South Africa.
Scottish tradition explains that the first young man or woman
who meets by chance will become Valentines, a spin on “love at
first sight.” South Africa takes the phrase “wearing your heart on
As February arrives, we bid farewell to the colorful
your sleeve” to a literal level, with young women
New Year’s Eve streamers and lingering holiday decorations to
pinning their lover’s name on their sleeves for the day.
It is ironic, to say the least, that the day based on
usher in the ever-popular parade of shimmering red hearts,
floating doves, and Cupid cut-outs. The Valentine’s Day fan
expressing true love has become yet another opportunity for
base includes everyone from wide-eyed kindergarteners and
commercial industries to profit. Maybe while you are making
crush-crazed teenagers to working parents and peaceful retirees. your Valentine’s Day purchases this year, you will wonder why
We all catch “Love Fever” and obsess over how to put our sweet- the focus has been shifted so greatly to the gifts with a price tag
heart or special someone on a pedestal with elaborate gifts.
and not the ones that come from the heart.
Shortened from its original name, Saint Valentine’s Day,
Instead of purchasing a cliché box of chocolates and
after the Roman Catholic saint of love, the February 14th holiday teddy bear for your sweetheart, maybe you could take a
is one of the few celebrated across international borders. The
“sweeter” option. Make your special day sweet for more than
United States has created a solid foundation for its materialistic
just your “plus one” through tandem volunteer work. A gift like
persona, promoting the concept that true love is expressed best
this is never forgotten on a shelf, but is truly cherished in your
through expensive gifts, bouquets of flowers, huge teddy bears,
heart.
and sappy cards. Many international patrons of the sweet holiday
have not only followed the commercial American example but
even expanded on its main tenants.
The tradition of exchanging Valentine’s Day cards began
in Britain and was imported to the United States in the mid-19th
century from factories that dressed up cards with lace, ribbons,
and bright colors. Today, British magazines publish sonnets and
love stories in their February issues and greeting card companies
have created an
empire based on
the need to purchase someone
else’s sweet sentiments.
Flowers
are a highly symbolic and colorful aspect of the
holiday. In Austria and Germany
it is the man’s
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SCHOLASTICA
THE
BY
HISTORY
CHRISTOPHER
OF
VALENTINE’S
DAY
UHLICK
Valentine’s Day is known for flowers, candy, and the
romantic rendezvous. Many people do not particpate in the holiday’s rituals and feel it was all created by the greeting card industry. Despite the beliefs of many that Valentine’s Day is simply a
“Hallmark holiday,” there is quite an interesting history behind
this day of romance.
Multiple stories have been told, but one of the most
common versions marks the remembrance of Saint Valentine. He
was a Christian priest who was killed in Rome on February 14,
269 AD.
During this time, Emperor Claudius II came to the realization that single men made better soldiers for his army than men
who had wives and families. Consequently he outlawed marriages for young men, thus creating an instant crop of quality
soldiers.
Many of Claudius’s subjects already disliked him because of his cruelty, and they did not agree with his new ruling.
One of the people who not only disagreed, but also disobeyed,
was a priest, Valentine, who performed secret marriages for
young couples despite the new law.
When discovered, Valentine was sentenced to death.
Before being beaten and decapitated for his defiance on February
14, legend has it that Valentine began the tradition that many take
part in today. While awaiting his harsh punishment in prison,
Valentine fell in
love with the
jailor’s daughter,
who had visited
him during his
imprisonment.
On the
day of his execution, Valentine
left a love letter
for her. He
signed the letter,
“From your Valentine.” This romantic gesture would become a
tradition for the holiday and the cards that are exchanged between
people.
Christian priests decided to commemorate Valentine’s
name on February 14 and recognize him as the patron saint of
lovers. It was in 496 AD that Pope Gelasius officially declared
February 14 as a day of remembrance for Saint Valentine.
Other stories do exist as to how Valentine’s Day began,
but it is clear that today, regardless of its origin, it is a widely
recognized holiday. The day has become highly commercialized
and many florists, jewelers, chocolate shops, and greeting card
stores will never complain. The holiday knows no bounds as it
can be seen in such entertainment as movies like Sleepless in
Seattle and most recently, Valentine’s Day.
Valentine greetings have been popular since the Middle
Ages, but written Valentines were not used until after 1400. The
oldest known Valentine card can be found at the British Museum.
The U.S. saw its first commercial Valentine’s Day cards in the
1840s. They were created by a woman named Esther A.
Howland who has become known as the Mother of the Valentine.
According to the Greeting Card Association, an estimated one billion Valentine cards are sent each year. This places
Valentine’s Day as the second largest card-sending holiday;
Christmas ranks first with an estimated 2.6 billion cards. 85 percent of those valentines are purchased by women and according
to MyDearValentine.com, teachers receive the most Valentine’s
Day cards.
For more information and facts about Valentine’s Day
check out http://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day.
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WHERE
BY
VOLUME
ARE
MARIA
THEY
13,
ISSUE
4
NOW?
TOMASSI
My name is
Maria Tomassi and I
graduated from Pace’s
combined BBA/MBA
program in Public Accounting in May of
2008. My time at Pace
was spent heavily involved in the Pforzheimer Honors College
as a student assistant in
Maria at the Great Wall of China during her the office and as the
visit with a Pace travel course.
editor of Scholastica.
Working in the
office was an amazing experience. From the little things like
answering the phone and helping fellow students, to buying all
those presents for the annual gift wrapping event, to the friendships I have formed and still maintain with my fellow staff members, Professor Walther included, my entire college experience
revolved around what Honors had done for me and what I had
done for it.
My first year in 2003 was the first time that all of the
Honors College students lived together in a section of Dow Hall.
We were not just classmates who saw each other at mandatory
Honors functions; in addition, we were roommates, suitemates,
and friends, which made it special when we got to take unique,
challenging courses together.
During my fourth year at Pace, I became the editor of
Scholastica for the Honors College. With the help of Professor
Walther and Dr. Benton encouraging my creativity in writing and
editing, we created a newsletter with new features and a layout
worthy of first place in the National Collegiate Honors Council
newsletter competition. Accepting the award that year at
the national conference was a
great accomplishment in 2006- and again in 2008!.
Through Pace’s combined degree program, I was
able to take graduate level
classes with some of those
Honors College friends in the
program with me and I even
traveled to China with my International Business Strategies
class. I can honestly say that
without the Honors College, I
would have never attended
Pace and had all of the amazing experiences or gained the
friendships I did.
Maria at the National Collegiate
Pace’s Co-Op and
Honors Council Conference in
Career Services helped me
2006.
gain an internship with the Big
4 accounting firm, KPMG, where I accepted a full time position
for after graduation. Working as an auditor with KPMG opened
many doors for me. I traveled all over the United States for client
engagements and trainings and worked with some of the most
intelligent people in the business. I sat in on meetings and interacted with controllers, presidents, and CEOs of huge global corporations, something that most employees of those companies
would never get to do.
After nearly two years with the firm, I decided that it
was time for a change and began to look for a new job. In July of
2010, I accepted a senior accounting position with Univision
Communications, the number one Spanish-speaking broadcast
company in the country. With my experience as an auditor, I get
to help the internal audit department, which allows me to travel to
different TV and radio stations around the country. When back
in the office, I work with some of the most influential people in
the company and calculate and record important financial aspects
of the business. After six months of employment, because of the
outstanding reviews from my superiors, I received a raise, which
is unlikely in the company for employees who have been there
for less than a year.
In my personal life, I recently purchased my own condo
which I moved into in December 2010. I am finding life as a
homeowner both enjoyable and challenging.
Before I conclude, I would like to offer some advice for
the current Honors College students. The first is directed toward
residence hall students. Leave your door open! College is not a
time to sit alone in your room. Walk down the hall, say hello, see
if anyone else wants to make that trip to the cafeteria with you.
You will not regret it. Second is to take advantage of internships.
Ask your friends in other schools what they know about the coop office there. More likely than not, you will find that they do
not compare to Pace’s co-op, so take advantage of the connections that have been made and start early with an internship! You
will thank me when
you have a full-time
offer after graduation.
Lastly, take a travel
course or study
abroad. Pace offers
great classes that
travel abroad for a
week or two. Professor Walther tells me
about the travel class
he runs every year.
Whether it is China
or Fiji, capitalize on
what Pace has to offer. You will have an
experience you will
never forget-- or
regret!
Maria on her graduation day.
QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? ADVICE?
FEEL FREE TO CONTACT OUR OFFICE:
Director of Honors College
Janetta Rebold Benton, Ph.D.
Monday
1:30-6pm
Tuesday
1:30-6pm
Wednesday 1:30-6pm
Thursday
1:30-6pm
3rd floor,
Mortola Library
Pleasantville
Come Visit!
Phone
(914) 773-3848
Fax
(914) 773-3896
Email
[email protected]
[email protected]
Senior Honors College Advisor
Christopher Walther, M.S.
Monday
9am-5pm
Tuesday
9am-5pm
Wednesday 9am-2:30pm
Thursday
9 am-5pm
Friday
9am-5pm
Out to Lunch…
With your professor, that is!
Somewhere between
McDonald’s and
the Russian Tea Room…
is the chance to take your
Honors professor out to lunch, on us!
Contact the Honors Office
at (914) 773-3848 for more
information.
GENTLE
FROM
Scholastica
is online!
In order to receive Honors College credit in an
Honors College course, students must have a
final grade no lower than a B– for the class!
Visit
www.pace.edu,
select the letter H
in the A-Z Index, and then click on
Honors College-ortype in http://appserv.pace.edu/
execute/page.cfm?doc_id=7608 on
your browser
REMINDERS
HONORS
COLLEGE
DIRECTOR,
DR.
JANETTA
REBOLD
Independent Research Conference held
Events: Honors College students are
each spring. In addition, your paper may
required to attend at least two of the
events listed in Scholastica each semester. be published in Transactions with the
Dyson Society of Fellows papers. If
Seniors: If you have not already done so, interested, please stop by the Honors Colplease stop by the Honors College Office lege Office to pick up the necessary blue
to make sure you have completed all your forms to begin your research. You may
apply for the Honors $1,000 Research
Honors College requirements.
Grant to pay for research expenses. Do
not miss out on this great opportunity!
Honors Independent Research: If you
are a junior or senior, have a
Honors Option Courses: Given the
minimum of 3.3 GPA, and wish you had
time during your college years to study a choice, it is preferable to take an Honors
College course rather than to do an Honspecific topic of interest, then take an
ors Option. Dr. Benton advises you to
Honors Independent Research course.
hold onto your Honors Options until the
With the approval of the appropriate
professor, the department chairperson, and end of your undergraduate education and
use an Honors Option only if your schedthe Director of Honors, you will meet
regularly with a faculty member who will ule is such that no Honors College course
fits in, you are planning your last
guide your research and review your
semesters, and panic is approaching. Two
progress. To receive Honors College
blue forms, available in the Honors Office,
credit (3 credits), you must present the
are required.
results of your study at the Honors
BENTON
Working with a professor in a non-Honors
College course, you write an additional
paper (10 to 20 pages) or do a project or
presentation.
Honors College Study Room: Take
advantage of the Honors College Study
Room located on the third floor of Mortola Library. It is available only to Honors
College students. The Honors Study Room
is equipped with computers and a printer,
soft couches, free coffee, tea, soda, and
juice, various snacks, and, of course,
candy.
Honors Credit: In order to receive
Honors College credit in Honors College
courses, students must have a final grade
no lower than a B– for the class!